Vivo iQOO U5 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Vivo iQOO U5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 29/100 (a 1-point difference).
Vivo iQOO U5
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 65/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO U5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 1 points higher (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo iQOO U5 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO U5 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Vivo iQOO U5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO U5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO U5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo iQOO U5 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Vivo iQOO U5 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO U5 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U5 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO U5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.